The Wafaqi Mohtasib and President of the Asian Ombudsman Association (AOA), Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi addressing the International Conference on Constitution and the Rule of Law in Contemporary Legal Systems, in Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan on 12 November, 2025.

The Wafaqi Mohtasib and President of the Asian Ombudsman Association (AOA), Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi addressing the International Conference on Constitution and the Rule of Law in Contemporary Legal Systems, in Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan on 12 November, 2025.

A group photograph of the Wafaqi Mohtasib and President of the Asian Ombudsman Association (AOA), Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi with heads of AOA member institutions attending the International Conference on Constitution and the Rule of Law in Contemporary Legal Systems, held in Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan on 12 November, 2025.

A group photograph of the Wafaqi Mohtasib and President of the Asian Ombudsman Association (AOA), Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi with heads of AOA member institutions attending the International Conference on Constitution and the Rule of Law in Contemporary Legal Systems, held in Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan on 12 November, 2025.

The Wafaqi Mohtasib Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi presenting a souvenir to H.E. Mr. Jeyhun Bayramov, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan during his recent visit to Baku (12 November 2025)

The Wafaqi Mohtasib Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi presenting a souvenir to H.E. Mr. Jeyhun Bayramov, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan during his recent visit to Baku (12 November 2025)

FAMILY PHOTOGRAPH OF THE 26TH MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF AOA HELD ON 9 SEPTEMBER 2025 AT NANJING, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.

FAMILY PHOTOGRAPH OF THE 26TH MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF AOA HELD ON 9 SEPTEMBER 2025 AT NANJING, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.

18TH MEETING OF GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF AOA IN SESSION. (9 SEPTEMBER 2025, NANJING)

18TH MEETING OF GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF AOA IN SESSION. (9 SEPTEMBER 2025, NANJING)

GROUP PHOTO TAKEN ON THE OCCASION OF INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON “EFFECTIVE OMBUDSMANSHIP FOR PEOPLE’S LIVELIHOOD.” (10 SEPTEMBER 2025, NANJING)

GROUP PHOTO TAKEN ON THE OCCASION OF INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON “EFFECTIVE OMBUDSMANSHIP FOR PEOPLE’S LIVELIHOOD.” (10 SEPTEMBER 2025, NANJING)

25th meeting of the AOA Board of Directors in Progress (28th June 2024, Istanbul).

25th meeting of the AOA Board of Directors in Progress (28th June 2024, Istanbul).

Family Photo taken on the eve of the 25th Meeting of the AOA Board of Directors (28 June 2024, Istanbul).

Family Photo taken on the eve of the 25th Meeting of the AOA Board of Directors (28 June 2024, Istanbul).

Chief Ombudsman of Turkiye Mr. Seref Malkoc presenting a souvenir to Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi, President AOA and Federal Ombudsman of Pakistan (28 June 2024, Istanbul).

Chief Ombudsman of Turkiye Mr. Seref Malkoc presenting a souvenir to Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi, President AOA and Federal Ombudsman of Pakistan (28 June 2024, Istanbul).

Wafaqi Mohtasib, Mr Ejaz Ahmad Qureishi inaugurating a webinar on, Building Public Awareness - an essential feature of Ombudsmanship in Islamabad on 15 may, 2024.

Wafaqi Mohtasib, Mr Ejaz Ahmad Qureishi inaugurating a webinar on, Building Public Awareness - an essential feature of Ombudsmanship in Islamabad on 15 may, 2024.

The Wafaqi Mohtasib Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi inaugurating a Webinar on Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Work Place in Islamabad on March 27, 2024.

The Wafaqi Mohtasib Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi inaugurating a Webinar on Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Work Place in Islamabad on March 27, 2024.

A view of the online participants attending the Webinar on Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace organized by the Asian Ombudsman Association in Islamabad on March 27, 2024.

A view of the online participants attending the Webinar on Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace organized by the Asian Ombudsman Association in Islamabad on March 27, 2024.

Ms. Fauzia Viqar, Federal Ombudsperson Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace (FOSPAH) making a presentation on the scoop of work and operational framework of FOSPAH in Islamabad on March 27, 2024.

Ms. Fauzia Viqar, Federal Ombudsperson Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace (FOSPAH) making a presentation on the scoop of work and operational framework of FOSPAH in Islamabad on March 27, 2024.

A group photo of the visiting AOA members, (L/R standing) H.E. Mr. Seref Malkoc, Chief Ombudsman, Republic of Turkiye, H.E. Mr. Mokhammad Najih, Chairman, Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia, H.E. Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi, Federal Ombudsman of Pakistan/President AOA and H.E. Ms. Sabina Aliyeva, Commissioner for Human Rights, Republic of Azerbaijan (AOA Secretariat 30 January 2024).

A group photo of the visiting AOA members, (L/R standing) H.E. Mr. Seref Malkoc, Chief Ombudsman, Republic of Turkiye, H.E. Mr. Mokhammad Najih, Chairman, Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia, H.E. Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi, Federal Ombudsman of Pakistan/President AOA and H.E. Ms. Sabina Aliyeva, Commissioner for Human Rights, Republic of Azerbaijan (AOA Secretariat 30 January 2024).

Distinguished guests from Azerbaijan, Indonesia and Turkiye with President Asian Ombudsman Association at the AOA Secretariat, Islamabad 30 January 2024.

Distinguished guests from Azerbaijan, Indonesia and Turkiye with President Asian Ombudsman Association at the AOA Secretariat, Islamabad 30 January 2024.

Commissioner for Human Rights, Azerbaijan, Chairman, Ombudsman of Indonesia and Chief Ombudsman of Turkiye with Federal Ombudsman of Pakistan at the Wafaqi Mohtasib Secretariat (WMS), Islamabad, 30 January 2024.

Commissioner for Human Rights, Azerbaijan, Chairman, Ombudsman of Indonesia and Chief Ombudsman of Turkiye with Federal Ombudsman of Pakistan at the Wafaqi Mohtasib Secretariat (WMS), Islamabad, 30 January 2024.

Federal Ombudsman of Pakistan/President Asian Ombudsman Association H.E. Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi presenting AOA shield to H.E. Mr. Seref Malkoc, Chief Ombudsman, Republic of Turkiye/President OIC Ombudsman Association (OICOA) at the AOA Secretariat, Islamabad 30 January 2024.

Federal Ombudsman of Pakistan/President Asian Ombudsman Association H.E. Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi presenting AOA shield to H.E. Mr. Seref Malkoc, Chief Ombudsman, Republic of Turkiye/President OIC Ombudsman Association (OICOA) at the AOA Secretariat, Islamabad 30 January 2024.

Federal Ombudsman of Pakistan/President Asian Ombudsman Association H.E. Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi presenting AOA shield to H.E. Mr. Mokhammad Najih, Chairman, Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia at the AOA Secretariat, Islamabad 30 January 2024.

Federal Ombudsman of Pakistan/President Asian Ombudsman Association H.E. Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi presenting AOA shield to H.E. Mr. Mokhammad Najih, Chairman, Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia at the AOA Secretariat, Islamabad 30 January 2024.

Federal Ombudsman of Pakistan/President Asian Ombudsman Association H.E. Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi presenting AOA shield to H.E. Ms. Sabina Aliyeva, Commissioner for Human Rights, Republic of Azerbaijan at the AOA Secretariat, Islamabad 30 January 2024.

Federal Ombudsman of Pakistan/President Asian Ombudsman Association H.E. Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi presenting AOA shield to H.E. Ms. Sabina Aliyeva, Commissioner for Human Rights, Republic of Azerbaijan at the AOA Secretariat, Islamabad 30 January 2024.

President Asian Ombudsman Association along with Chairman, Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia and Commissioner for Human Rights, Republic of Azerbaijan at the AOA Resource Centre, Islamabad. (30 January 2024).

President Asian Ombudsman Association along with Chairman, Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia and Commissioner for Human Rights, Republic of Azerbaijan at the AOA Resource Centre, Islamabad. (30 January 2024).

Federal Ombudsman of Pakistan H.E. Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi receives visiting delegations, (L/R standing) H.E. Ms. Ghada Hameed Habib, Ombudsman for the Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Bahrain, H.E.Ms. Anna Jumalieva, Chairperson of Commission for Protection Against Discrimination, Republic of Bulgaria, Mrs. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi, H.E. Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi and H.E. Mr. Mohamed Benalilou, Mediateur du Royaume, Kingdom of Morocco.

Federal Ombudsman of Pakistan H.E. Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi receives visiting delegations, (L/R standing) H.E. Ms. Ghada Hameed Habib, Ombudsman for the Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Bahrain, H.E.Ms. Anna Jumalieva, Chairperson of Commission for Protection Against Discrimination, Republic of Bulgaria, Mrs. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi, H.E. Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi and H.E. Mr. Mohamed Benalilou, Mediateur du Royaume, Kingdom of Morocco.

Federal Ombudsman and President (AOA) Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi addressing the Seminar on ‘’Threats of Cybercrimes: Growing Vulnerabilities of societies, jointly organized by Wafaqi Mohtasib Secretariat and COMSATS University in Islamabad on 30-11-2023.

Federal Ombudsman and President (AOA) Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi addressing the Seminar on ‘’Threats of Cybercrimes: Growing Vulnerabilities of societies, jointly organized by Wafaqi Mohtasib Secretariat and COMSATS University in Islamabad on 30-11-2023.

24th Annual Meeting of the AOA Board of Directors, 17th Meeting of the General Assembly and the International Scientific and Practical Conference held on 11-13 September 2023 at Kazan (Republic of Tatarstan).

24th Annual Meeting of the AOA Board of Directors, 17th Meeting of the General Assembly and the International Scientific and Practical Conference held on 11-13 September 2023 at Kazan (Republic of Tatarstan).

24th Annual Meeting of the AOA Board of Directors, 17th Meeting of the General Assembly and the International Scientific and Practical Conference held on 11-13 September 2023 at Kazan (Republic of Tatarstan).

24th Annual Meeting of the AOA Board of Directors, 17th Meeting of the General Assembly and the International Scientific and Practical Conference held on 11-13 September 2023 at Kazan (Republic of Tatarstan).

24th Annual Meeting of the AOA Board of Directors, 17th Meeting of the General Assembly and the International Scientific and Practical Conference held on 11-13 September 2023 at Kazan (Republic of Tatarstan).

24th Annual Meeting of the AOA Board of Directors, 17th Meeting of the General Assembly and the International Scientific and Practical Conference held on 11-13 September 2023 at Kazan (Republic of Tatarstan).

24th Annual Meeting of the AOA Board of Directors, 17th Meeting of the General Assembly and the International Scientific and Practical Conference held on 11-13 September 2023 at Kazan (Republic of Tatarstan).

24th Annual Meeting of the AOA Board of Directors, 17th Meeting of the General Assembly and the International Scientific and Practical Conference held on 11-13 September 2023 at Kazan (Republic of Tatarstan).

24th Annual Meeting of the AOA Board of Directors, 17th Meeting of the General Assembly and the International Scientific and Practical Conference held on 11-13 September 2023 at Kazan (Republic of Tatarstan).

24th Annual Meeting of the AOA Board of Directors, 17th Meeting of the General Assembly and the International Scientific and Practical Conference held on 11-13 September 2023 at Kazan (Republic of Tatarstan).

Online meeting between the Federal Ombudsman of Pakistan and Commissioner of Human Rights, Republic of Kazakhstan on March 2023.

Online meeting between the Federal Ombudsman of Pakistan and Commissioner of Human Rights, Republic of Kazakhstan on March 2023.

AOA workshop on The Role of Integrated Computer Technologies in Public Grievance Redressal System.

AOA workshop on The Role of Integrated Computer Technologies in Public Grievance Redressal System.

AOA workshop on The Role of Integrated Computer Technologies in Public Grievance Redressal System.

AOA workshop on The Role of Integrated Computer Technologies in Public Grievance Redressal System.

AOA workshop on The Role of Integrated Computer Technologies in Public Grievance Redressal System.

AOA workshop on The Role of Integrated Computer Technologies in Public Grievance Redressal System.

AOA workshop on The Role of Integrated Computer Technologies in Public Grievance Redressal System.

AOA workshop on The Role of Integrated Computer Technologies in Public Grievance Redressal System.

AOA workshop on The Role of Integrated Computer Technologies in Public Grievance Redressal System.

AOA workshop on The Role of Integrated Computer Technologies in Public Grievance Redressal System.

Ambassador of Russia, Mr. Danila Ganich visited Federal Ombudsman Association on 19 December 2022.

Ambassador of Russia, Mr. Danila Ganich visited Federal Ombudsman Association on 19 December 2022.

20th Anniversary, International Baku Conference of Ombudsmen and National Human Rights on 19-20 october, 2022.

20th Anniversary, International Baku Conference of Ombudsmen and National Human Rights on 19-20 october, 2022.

23rd Board of Directors Meeting of the Asia Ombudsman Association in Baku, Azerbaijan on 18th October 2022.

23rd Board of Directors Meeting of the Asia Ombudsman Association in Baku, Azerbaijan on 18th October 2022.

23rd Board of Directors Meeting of the Asia Ombudsman Association in Baku, Azerbaijan on 18th October 2022.

23rd Board of Directors Meeting of the Asia Ombudsman Association in Baku, Azerbaijan on 18th October 2022.

Family Photo of the AOA Members at the Event of the 23rd Board of Directors on 18 Oct 2022 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Family Photo of the AOA Members at the Event of the 23rd Board of Directors on 18 Oct 2022 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

H.E. Mr. Khazar Farhadov Ambassador of The Republic of Azerbaijan Called on The Federal Ombudsman Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi on 11th October 2022.

H.E. Mr. Khazar Farhadov Ambassador of The Republic of Azerbaijan Called on The Federal Ombudsman Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi on 11th October 2022.

H.E Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin, Ambassador of The Republic of Kazakhstan Called on The Federal Ombudsman Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qurashi on 15th August 2022.

H.E Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin, Ambassador of The Republic of Kazakhstan Called on The Federal Ombudsman Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qurashi on 15th August 2022.

 

MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT

                        (Naveed Kamran Baloch, Federal Ombudsman of Pakistan)

Mr. Naveed Kamran Baloch took oath of his Office on 04 March 2026 as the 9th regular Wafaqi Mohtasib (Ombudsman) of Pakistan. He holds a Master’s degree in Social Policy and Planning in Development countries from London School of Economics, UK and Bachelors of Business Administration from USA. He has extensively attended local and international professional training courses, workshops, seminars and conferences. Attended Executive Leadership Management from Kennedy School of Government, Harvard, USA and Executive  Leadership from Said Business School, Oxford University. He joined Civil Service of Pakistan in 1985 through competitive examination.

After retirement from civil service, he served as Executive Director in World Bank. He has held prestigious positions both in the Federal and the Provincial governments such as Cabinet Secretary, Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Federal Secretary of the Ministries of Finance and the National Health Services, Regulation & Coordination.
Mr. Naveed also headed State Life Corporation of Pakistan. He remained Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Government of Sindh and Provincial Secretary of a number of departments and also served as Deputy Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner in various areas. He has vast professional experience in senior management positions in diversified fields such as Public Sector Management, Administration, Financial, Judicial, Health, Insurance and Planning etc. He is also a certified Board Director of Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance.

He is also the President of the Asian Ombudsman Association (AOA) and a member each of Forum of Pakistan Ombudsman (FPO), OIC Ombudsman Association (OICOA) and the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI).